Ever since Sky Sports reported Manchester United’s interest in Issa Diop, there have been a plethora of supposed offers and counter offers.
Each day brings more talk about the signing, but according to ExWHUEmployee the Hammers are not interested in selling the 22-year-old – with the demands for Anthony Martial, which were reported by the Telegraph, acting as a sign Diop isn’t for sale.
West Ham have given another signal of their intent to keep their centre back, this time through Twitter:
We’ve got Diop, Issa Diop, I just don’t think you understand…
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) June 19, 2019
The club were celebrating one year since Diop signed for the Hammers, though the not-so-subtle dig at Manchester United was clear from the video’s caption.
Many West Ham fans have been thrilled to see their club taking such a firm stance on Diop staying, having witnessed numerous players being easily plucked from their ranks by a top six side in the past.
The caption is one of various signs coming out of West Ham that the club is confident of keeping Diop, as they hope to build towards a more exciting future where they can reach the often mentioned next level.
A selection of Twitter reaction to the caption, including posts from delighted West Ham fans, can be seen below:
The admin needs a raise
— hsoj (@_Wynne_Godeau_) June 19, 2019
Someone send him a Cake ASAP
— Stevie “WHU” Sizzle (@TheSullis) June 19, 2019
Our admin
— Brad Palmer (@Mr_BA6) June 19, 2019
— Alfie (@alfsterpmc) June 19, 2019
— Adrian Smith (@adiesmith64) June 19, 2019
… @ManUtd
— Trevor Elsey (@trevorelsey) June 19, 2019
— Duncan Johnston (@Dunc1903) June 20, 2019
We’ve STILL got Diop, Issa Diop, I just don’t think you understand…
— Rob (@Rob66Hammer) June 19, 2019